I got a call the other day from a lady saying, "I've been away from the area for a little more than 10-years, and was amazed when I saw this community."

And she's right. Not much more than 10-years ago, Park Potomac didn't exist. But it really thrives now. From luxury, well sized brownstone style town homes to condo living to offices to Harris Teeter and restaurants, Park Potomac is a place where several thousand people now live, work, and play every day.

It's a community where you could literally step out of your front door and walk a few blocks to your office, then over to Harris Teeter for

Testing your well water

RadonMost people think of Radon gas, another test that should be done when buying your home. Radon can be found in outdoor air, indoor air, soil air, and ground water. People exposed to radon in drinking water have higher chance of getting lung cancer. Learn more about Radon & testing

BacteriaIncluding E Coli

ChemicalsIncluding Nitrite & Nitrate

Here's a good website to help you interpret your water testing results.You'll see MCL= Maximum permissable Contaminant LevelsWater is tested to see if it is safe for human consumption & meets federal, state, and local requirements.

Here in Montgomery County we have seen this more and more on the newer developments. It's a way of prorating service charges specifically to those who are using them. Instead of the previous method where it's all pulled from our property taxes, regardless. If handled properly, this should be a more efficient model.

If you are selling your home and currently pay this yearly FFBC...You must disclose to your potential Buyers. It will be listed on your Property taxes as a separate charge from WSSC.Your Buyers will want to know how much, AND, how long into the future will they